The David Pakman Show 7/17/25: Epstein causing total MAGA meltdown, Trump out of ideas, trade deals not coming
Jul 17, 2025
Mark Bankston, a civil rights attorney involved in Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Fox News, dissects the chaotic repercussions of the Epstein scandal on Trump’s political landscape. He highlights Trump’s unhinged responses, including the dismissal of key prosecutor Maurene Comey and erratic behavior at press conferences. The conversation reveals how these controversies are fracturing Trump's support, with even his base expressing doubts. Bankston also touches on the implications of defamation in media and the ongoing erosion of public trust amid tangled political narratives.
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Trump's Empty Trade Deal Claims
- Trump's "trade deals" are mostly unilateral letters, not mutual agreements with other countries.
- Even loyalists admit these aren't true deals but threats lacking reciprocal acceptance.
Public Believes Epstein Cover-Up
- Majority of Americans, including half of Republicans, believe Trump is covering up Epstein evidence.
- Nearly all want full release of Epstein documents, pressing Trump politically and among his base.
Firing of Epstein Prosecutor Suspicious
- Trump fired Maureen Comey, the lead Epstein prosecutor, in a politically suspicious move.
- This dismissal appears to protect Trump by disrupting Epstein investigations tied to his administration.